Bassist Andy McCloud Dead At 61

Posted by D.A. Gutierrez in Commentary, News

May 27th, 2010   No Comments »

Andy McCloud performed with Savion Glover in a series of shows at the Blue Note in late 2009. Credit: Julie Glassberg/The New York Times

Bassist Andy McCloud, who most recently toured with Savion Glover in Japan, passed away earlier this week at the age of 61.

A Newark native and true lover of jazz, he will be greatly missed.

Mr. McCloud’s bio can be found on the Maple Share Records website. Further details on his passing can be found on WBGO’s website.

UPDATE: Additional information, including funeral details are on the Star-Ledger’s website.

Here’s YouTube audio of an April 2010 performance with Savion Glover in Japan: